The first thing you will notice when shopping for paint is that they are labeled interior or exterior. One is designed for use indoors and one for use outdoors. But is there really a difference … Read more
Adirondack chairs are an iconic piece of garden furniture. If you haven’t heard of one before, you’ve probably seen one. They are wide-backed chairs with slats and a seat that slants backwards so it’s higher … Read more
If you live in the American south, you’ve probably heard of St Augustine grass. But did you know that there are dozens of different types (cultivars) available? Floratam and Palmetto are two of the most … Read more
Have you ever seen regions or countries where the bottom side of trees was painted in white and you weren’t sure why? The process of painting trees can actually help protect them because it reflects … Read more
Protecting your outdoor furniture helps increase its lifespan and reduce the maintenance you need to do. There are several ways to protect your furniture from the weather, like using the right finish on wooden furniture, … Read more
With the variety of specialized power tools on the market, it can be difficult to know them all. One of these amazing tool inventions is a fence post driver, also known as a post pounder, … Read more
Mahogany is one of the more expensive options for decking, but it’s worth the price. It’s an amazing looking wood and it is known for being very tough. But even though it has a lot … Read more
Acacia wood is a good choice for outdoor furniture because it is durable and weather-resistant. It’s also more sustainable than other types of wood and it’s a cheaper option than teak. You can get all … Read more
If you are finishing a concrete floor, you need to prepare it first. Etching the concrete by using acid to strip the top layer is one way to do this. However, it does have its … Read more
For numerous reasons, protecting your fruit trees from frost is essential to a gardener. From the commercial farmer to the hobbyist horticulturist, frost is a natural killer. Unfortunately, even fruit trees, in their mighty, cannot … Read more